Birmingham (Ala.) Briarwood Christian quarterback Barrett Trotter has been to a number of games at Jordan-Hare Stadium. He's grown up dreaming of playing major college football, especially in the state of Alabama.

On Thursday, Trotter took a big step toward realizing his Iron Bowl dreams when he committed to Auburn.

"It's really special," said Trotter. "It's something I've looked forward to as long as I can remember, the opportunity to play college football, especially at a place like Auburn.

"It's close to home and the biggest thing in this state is Auburn and Alabama football. To be a part of that is really something special to me."